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I am a man of many interests - TOO many, I think, lol - and because of that I never gave writing the attention I should have when I was young. I started writing poetry in December of 2016, and joined Poetry Soup at the same time. I am currently working on an R&B/Soul album for a major label, so, as has usually been the case, poetry does not get the time I'd like to give it, (though I plan to change that in the future, and write a book-or-two, a sci-fi novel and an autobiography) ...

I like to incorporate classic styles and phrasing into a modern frame when I write poetry, and try to cover a wide range of genres, but I enjoy the darkly sensual the most, despite its limited audience. I hope you'll give my rather unusual style a chance, read a piece-or-two, and leave a comment, if you'd be so kind. I also hope you'll visit my music web site as well, (at the following address under my moniker "Bahku") - mostly (very) old recordings there, but also a snippet of the first single coming, and more new stuff soon!

www.bahku.com

Thanks for stopping by my page - blessings!


FOR CONNIE

Blog Posted:9/17/2022 12:57:00 AM

FOR CONNIE

humans come, while humans go
as poets do, (we poets know)
but rare and few, you find a friend
who winds their way to kindly wend

with whimsied wiles, into your heart
and there, before objections start,
they plant the sweetest little seed
and tend it with such care and need

that, 'fore you know, it's brightly bloomed
and your defenses, (deftly doomed)
are turned to blossoms, quite unique -
a twinkled eye, a smiled cheek

and though the chance to meet may be
what chance can't grant, you still can see
that this dear orchid's quite sincere
they share each joy, and wipe each tear

they truly FEEL what you convey
and gift you in their special way
with phrases meant to brighten up
your day, and fill your "better" cup

to overflowing, and when through
you know they've made you more like "You"
and brought to you this precious thing:
the song of You you're meant to sing!

oh, blessed was I to hear this song
my dear friend - Connie Marcum-Wong
but since the angels set her free
this tender music's gone from me

still, I'll recall her "those" and "that's"
and cherish all our cheery chats
her comments, kind, and emails, sweet
the pains she'd take to not compete

her child's heart and gentle phrase
that always warmed the chilly days
her poems of romance, love and charm
that settled like a dreamy balm

her wistful wit - the way she'd nurse
a line to cleanly craft each verse
her careful clause, her kindness' kiss
oh, all these things, I'll dearly miss!

but I'll miss Connie most of all
when all my darkness comes to call
and tears (like these) fill up my eye
to give her Soup Mail one more try ...

but I won't get ... her dear reply.

 


Copyright © Gregory Richard Barden, September 17, 2022



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Date: 9/19/2022 11:49:00 AM
Greg, your amazing tribute to Connie is so beautifully-written. Your words are so heartfelt and echo the sadness we all feel inside- but you were able to express it so well. Thank you for sharing this masterpiece with all of us. She will be greatly missed. Sandra
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/29/2022 1:50:00 AM
Thank you so kindly, Sandra ... she will be missed.
Date: 9/19/2022 6:20:00 AM
Greg, a truly beautiful tribute to Connie. I love this, blessings ~
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/29/2022 1:50:00 AM
Thank you very much, Constance. <3
Date: 9/18/2022 9:54:00 PM
Bard, you have distilled the essence of Connie so aptly, and have also captured the heartache of giving her up to the angels. My favorite lines are "her wistful wit - the way she'd nurse / a line to cleanly craft each verse". Beautifully said, my friend. Yes, we miss her. She lives on in her poetic creations, and in the memories of her we shall treasure up in our hearts. Thank you for this ~ John
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/29/2022 1:51:00 AM
Well-said, Sir John, and thank you so much.
Date: 9/17/2022 5:12:00 PM
"but rare and few, you find a friend." I completely agree. When found, cherish that friendship and never let go. This is such a beautiful tribute to Connie. Your thoughts caress gently around me and my heart. Many wonderful blessings to you, Gregory. Hugs, Brandy
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Date: 9/29/2022 1:52:00 AM
And to you, Sweet Brandy, you are a ray of sunshine that I miss. Thank you for the blessings. <3
Date: 9/17/2022 10:37:00 AM
Beautiful tribute Gregory, she will be missed here on soup. May she rest in heavenly peace. Tom
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Date: 9/29/2022 1:52:00 AM
Amen, Tom. Thank you, my friend.
Date: 9/17/2022 8:58:00 AM
Heartfelt and beautiful Greg. A lovely Poem reflecting Connie and her interaction with you. Thank you for sharing. You were one of the lucky ones to know and interact with her. She was such a special human being and your tender words convey this. I hope your heart can weather the storm of a loss, because this is a great one. Your last line brings the reader to a touching and heartfelt realization. Wonderfully written by you and a fav...
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Date: 9/29/2022 1:53:00 AM
Thank you so very much, Michael, your words mean a lot - I'm so pleased you felt this one deeply, for that's the affect Connie had on us all. Blessings.
Date: 9/17/2022 7:56:00 AM
Poignant elegance. And that last line, yes, I REALLY get THAT, Greg. So many lovely tributes are overflowing here for Connie. Thanks for another one, Greg. I feel bad. I cannot ever match the beauty of all the ones I am seeing. I am glad she affected you as much as she did so many others of us.
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Date: 9/29/2022 1:55:00 AM
Thank you, Andrea, I'm glad you approve ... I was so worried I wouldn't do her spirit proper justice. What a sad loss. I miss her sunshine. Blessings, Buddy.
Date: 9/17/2022 7:54:00 AM
A beautiful and heartfelt tribute, Gregory. We will all miss her and yet she is with us in spirit.
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Date: 9/29/2022 1:55:00 AM
Amen ... and thank you, kind friend.
Date: 9/17/2022 6:15:00 AM
Thanks for this tribute to dear Connie. God bless you.
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Date: 9/29/2022 1:55:00 AM
My sincere honor, Beata - blessings.
Date: 9/17/2022 4:17:00 AM
Hello Gregory, You have done well on this tribute for Connie. I hope her poetry wiil remain on the poetry site for everyone to read. Just to read i know there will be no comment coming back/ Enjoy your day my friend.
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Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/1/2022 5:05:00 AM
Hello Gregory, you are welcome. She is already missed. Yes we will treasure her words and sunshine spirits. Enjoy your day my friend.
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Gregory Richard Barden
Date: 9/29/2022 1:56:00 AM
Thank you so kindly, Darlene ... we will always treasure here words and her sunshine spirit.
Date: 9/17/2022 3:57:00 AM
Hi Greg : A beautiful heartfelt tribute to Connie. She was the real deal…..and if it was within her power she would- answer that Soupmail. We will all miss her here.
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Date: 9/29/2022 1:57:00 AM
Thank you, Suzanne - I only hope I did her proper justice, as she was so loved, and now so missed. Bless you.
Date: 9/17/2022 3:54:00 AM
Greg, a beautiful tribute poem to Connie, she will be missed here on PS!
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Date: 9/29/2022 1:58:00 AM
Thank you so much, Tania ... she will, indeed ... for a LONG time to come.

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